Opinion

Best of BS Opinion: War in West Asia and the risks India cannot ignore

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David vs Goliath: Iran war reveals pricing asymmetry of weapons systems

Wars, as the historian Correlli Barnett once argued, are the ultimate audit. They reveal the strengths and weaknesses of states, economies, and institutions

Even as Trump humiliates allies, Indian govt must adopt humility at home

Mr Trump has ushered in the age of humiliation. His method is to push around America's friends rudely and publicly. He knows none of them can afford to fight back

Energy shocks from West Asia will have knock-on effects on India's economy

The Strait of Hormuz is currently closed to shipping, choking off 20 per cent of global oil and gas supply

The world must ensure Iran retains a functioning post-war state machinery

On February 28, the United States and Israel launched a large-scale and unprovoked air and missile attack against Iran, killing Ayatollah Khamenei, Iran's supreme leader

Best of BS Opinion: Governance debates and the next phase of reform

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Sanand 2.0's swift semicon wave accelerates India's chip ambitions

How the authomotive hub is providing semiconductor companies exactly what they need - speed

Financial inclusion: From presence to participation

Inclusion succeeds when financial services are used regularly with confidence

Elusive inclusivity: Why gender diversity on boards needs a fillip

Many organisations suffer a "missing middle" in terms of gender diversity, with women dropping out at demanding mid-management levels because of non-conducive social ecosystems

Listing Tata Sons will help resolve multiple issues within the group

Tata Trusts, a philanthropic body, owns 66% of Tata Sons, which oversees about 26 listed companies along with several unlisted firms, adding to the complexity of the group's shareholding structure

Best of BS Opinion: Food surplus, chip plans and shifting geopolitics

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Securing India's cyber frontiers critical in new world of hostile cyber-ops

Countries are increasingly recognising cyber operations below the threshold of armed conflict

In a world without order, India must build economic, military strengths

Building economic and military strength at home and securing trade deals abroad are vital

Managing the food economy: Procurement must be aligned with requirements

With rice stocks far above buffer norms, India must shift from open-ended MSP procurement to diversified, sustainable agriculture without hurting farmer incomes

Micron's ATMP plant a key first step in India's semiconductor ambitions

Micron's Sanand ATMP plant signals progress, but India's semiconductor ambitions hinge on scaling fabrication, talent, and supply-chain depth beyond mature nodes

Best of BS Opinion: India-Canada ties reset amid heat and oil concerns

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A reset with Ottawa: India Canada ties have significantly improved

New Delhi's new commitment to trade deals means that it shares an interest with Ottawa in increasing economic integration

Iran, oil, and India: Conflict is short-term but policy reset is vital

Given the elevated uncertainty, it is prudent to wait and watch for now. If this indeed proves to be a short-duration energy price shock, its spillovers should be manageable

Preparing for heatwaves: Timely and multi-pronged policy responses needed

The IMD has cautioned that increased heatwave conditions could exacerbate heat-related illnesses, particularly among the elderly, children, and outdoor workers

Preparing the economy for war: India must adapt to a conflict-driven world

Ideally, this should not be an era of war, given the common challenges humanity faces from multiple threats - from climate change to technological disruption - but this is clearly not an era for peace